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Patent GB-190503893-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Distributing Devices for Centrifugal Separators
Inventor: NILSSON FRANZ OSKAR
Filed: 1905-02-24
Granted: 1905-09-28
Abstract: 3893. Nilsson, F. O., and Jonson, J. A. March 9, 1904, [date. applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Cream-separators &c.-In the distributing-channels 6 of a centrifugal separator are placed loosely - supported bodies 7, which, when the machine is working, throttle the passages 4 opening into the drum, and thus regulate the distribution of the liquid. In Fig. 1 are shown cylindrical rods 7, suspended from covers 10 at the top of the channels 6, and provided with a number of flanges 8. These flanges may increase in diameter towards the top, or in their place, screw threads, with pitches increasing towards the upper end, may be cut on the rods. In a modification, Fig. 3, the bodies are tightly-wound springs 14, which expand in the inclined distributing-channels as the drum rotates. It is stated that the rods 7 may be supported at the bottom of the channels, and that they may be made uneven by other methods than those mentioned above.
Patent GB-190507091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway Sleepers.
Inventor: KEEFER EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1905-04-04
Granted: 1906-04-04
Abstract: 7091. Keefer, E. S. April 4. Sleepers; rails, securing to sleepers. -Relates to concrete sleepers with, or without, metallic shells, and mainly comprises means for securing the rails to the sleepers through. the medium of wooden blocks. Fig. 2 shows a centrally-arched concrete sleeper encased at the top and sides by the metallic shell 1. Integral with the shell are sockets 7 with undercut walls, and laterally-extending wings are formed at each side of the sleeper opposite to these sockets. Plain or corrugated arched metal braces 15,16 engage hooks on the sockets and side portions of the frame and are embedded in the concrete. A form of brace is.shown having serrations at its centre produced by punching holes in the metal and so forming bent-up fingers or projections. Bevelled wooden blocks 4, projecting slightly above the upper surface of the sleeper, are inserted in the sockets 7 and are locked in position by the block 5, after which operation the rail is secured to them by the spikes Y. To remove the rail, a tool is inserted through the bore 9 of tubular extensions of the sockets 7. A single wooden block may be fitted in the sockets instead of three blocks as shown. Fig. 8 shows a wooden block 4<b> for holding the rail, which is embedded in the concrete and projects through a hole in the metal shell. Other forms of blocks may be used, and holes are drilled in the centre of such blocks and also formed in the concrete to facilitate removal of the rail. Fig. 4 shows a metal casing or socket, open at the top to receive the wooden blocks, which is used for embedding in concrete sleepers. The rails are secured as before, and the upper flange of the casing lodges on the face of the concrete. A modified construction is shown in which recesses are formed in the concrete for the wooden blocks, and a metal casing having no bottom is fitted in to form a lining for the top portion of each recess..
Patent GB-190508631-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Dry Battery.
Inventor: WEATHERILL FREDRICK
Filed: 1905-04-22
Granted: 1905-10-19
Abstract: 8631. Weatherill, F. April 22. Primary batteries.-In a dry cell, palm sago jelly is used for gelatinizing the electrolyte, which is covered with a bran formation D, Fig. 2. The zinc is bent to the shape shown in Fig. 4. The above features are described in connexion with an outer tin-plate casing lined with pitch, and two grooved or rutted carbons R packed with depolarizer and joined by a lead clip H, the carbons fitting into the spaces T of the zinc. A gas vent G and a pitch sealing B complete the cell, which is excited by a mixture of ammonium chloride, zinc chloride, sodium chloride, and common soda.
Patent GB-190510800-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Clutches.
Inventor: HERISSON ALBERT
Filed: 1905-05-23
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 10,800. HÚrisson, A. June 8, 1904, [date applied for under Potents Act, 1901. Clutches.-Relates to friction clutches in which two pairs of diametrically-opposite shoes, acting on a partially oval ring, are operated alternately to bring the parts into engagement. The ring 3, Figs. 1 and 2, is secured to the outer driving- member and is formed with two opposite parts 4, 5 and 6, 7 of its circumference elastic so that it becomes substantially oval under pressure, or the parts may be previously cut away to oval form. The actuating-sleeve 8 carries, pivoted upon a pin 10 which passes through a slot in the driven shaft 2, a collar 9 formed in two parts, links 11, 12 being secured to sleeves 13, 14, respectively. The sleeve 13, when moved along the shaft, drives the shoes 1<1>, 13 outwards by means of curved wedges 18, levers 21, and pins 22. The other sleeve 14 similarly actuates the shoes 1,1<2>, but with a certain resistance. When the sleeve 8 is moved, the collar 9 turns round its pivot 10 and moves the sleeve 13 until the stop 23 strikes the sleeve 14 and the shoes 1, 1<3> reach the rigid part of the ring 3. The collar 9 then swings over and moves the sleeve 14 until it strikes the projections 15 on the sleeve 13, each sleeve advancing alternately until the friction is sufficient to ensure a drive.
Patent GB-190512875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Arc Lamps.
Filed: 1905-06-21
Granted: 1905-12-07
Abstract: 12,875. British Thomson-Houston Co., [General Electric Co.]. June 21. Arc lamps.-A gas cap for an arc-enclosing globe has, in addition to an opening for a movable electrode, a relatively easy path of discharge for gases to the atmosphere by an opening situated so that the gases oppose the influx of fresh air through the electrode opening. In the form preferred, the gas cap has two plates 1, 2 with openings through which the movable electrode 9 passes. The lower opening is provided with a sleeve surrounding the electrode as closely as possible. The upper opening is larger, and forms a gas outlet or air inlet, which communicates by a double spiral channel with an opening in the lower plate, near the sleeve ; this channel is formed by a spiral groove in each plate 1, 2, and an interposed thin plate 3, a hole in which connects together the outer ends of the two spiral grooves. The opening in the upper plate 1, and the spiral passage, are made of such size as to admit enough air to the globe to prevent graphitization of the tips of the carbons. The three plates 1, 2, 3 are held together by screws, the upper one being carried by two supports 4 on the frame of the lamp. The lower electrode is carried by a rod 16, supported by an insulator 15, and provided with a terminal 19. The globe 8 is held up against the plate 2 by a spring-supported yoke,
Patent GB-190513164-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking and Interchangeable Hollow Blocks for Breakwaters and the like, and Means for Connecting them Together.
Inventor: CRAMPTON JEREMIAH
Filed: 1905-06-26
Granted: 1905-12-21
Abstract: 13,164. Crampton, J. June 26. Building-blocks.-Hollow blocks for breakwaters, sea-walls, piers, &c. are provided with dovetailed or other projections C, recesses E, grooves D in the projections C, and slots F, passing through the walls of the block. A raised bevelled edge A at the top engages a bevelled recess in the bottom of the walls of the next block above. Iron bolts having eyes at their ends are passed through the slots F, the inner eyes H being horizontal and the outer eyes G vertical. When placed in position as shown in Fig. 5, the blocks are bolted together by rods, which are hooked at their ends to the eyes G, H. Projecting hooks are used for lowering the blocks, which, together with the grooves D containing the eyes G, are afterwards filled with concrete.
Patent GB-190513743-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Pneumatic Tyres for Motor Cars, Motor Cycles & such like Vehicles.
Inventor: HARRISON HARRY
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1906-06-14
Abstract: 13,743. Harrison, H. July 4. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Tyres, pneumatic.-A tread for the prevention of side-slip and dust-raising in motor-car, cycle, and like wheels consists of a series of U-shaped metal links G pivoted together in the manner of a cycle chain and secured by rivets F upon a leather cover B by means of side wings I formed on the links, and leather rings D, E. The tread surface of the links may be serrated, or they may be formed with upstanding projections M. [Reference has been directed under Patents Act, 1902, to Specifications No. 26,457, A.D. 1902, and No. 337, A.D. 1903.]
Patent GB-190513814-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Windows.
Inventor: EVANS WILLIAM FRANKLIN
Filed: 1905-07-04
Granted: 1905-10-12
Abstract: 13,814. Evans, W. F., and Callahan, C. T. July 4. Window holders.- A casing c, with oblique back and front slots, lines a recess in the sash or window frame and contains a rubber or other roller d<2> mounted in a yoke d pressed by a bowed plate spring e, the bent top end e<3> of which engages the runner d<2>. The latter may be notched and be engaged by a separate spring finger, and, when used on heavy sashes, its resistance to motion may be varied by a screw g bearing on the spring e.
Patent GB-190514014-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Weft Stop Motion for Looms.
Inventor: HASLAM OLIVER HEYWOOD
Filed: 1905-07-07
Granted: 1906-06-07
Abstract: 14,014. Haslam, O. H. July 7. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Loom stop-motions ; shuttles.-Relates to an improvement on the electric weft stop-motion described in Specification No. 12,333, A.D. 1905, and obviates the necessity of using a spring projecting outside the shuttle and of making a slot therefor. A spring f presses against a pin c connected to a metal plate d on the outside of the shuttle, and a second spring f <x> is normally held by the weft out of contact with a pin c<x> connected to a metal plate e. On the substantial exiaustion of the weft, the spring f <x> contacts with the pin c<x>, and the completion of the circuit stops the loom by the weft-fork motion, as described in the prior Specification. The springs f, f <x> are used in combination with the ordinary spring a which acts against the shuttle tongue. A modification is described, in which a single forked spring is employed, the two prongs acting as the springs f, f <x> and the butt end as the spring a.
Patent GB-190517394-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Show Cases for Biscuits in Packets and the like.
Inventor: WALTERS JAMES ARTHUR
Filed: 1905-08-28
Granted: 1905-12-30
Abstract: 17,394. Walters, J. A. Aug. 28. Contents, viewing; contents, facilitating access to. - Show cases, adapted for displaying biscuits in their original packages, and pastry and other articles, are arranged with movable receptacles, in which the manufacturer may pack his biscuits &c. at the factory. The retailer substitutes movable glass plates 22 for slides, and places .the receptacles 6 in a case, whence the biscuits are easily removed from behind. The receptacles are preferably made of matched boards, Fig. 6, and are provided with channels 21 in the top 19 and bottom 20 and also down the sides to hold the glass plate 22. This plate is securely locked when the movable strip 24 is placed in position. The rear of the receptacle 6 is closed by sliding panels 26, 27, the upper one being preferably provided with a finger recess, and held in its normal position by a short stick resting on a ledge formed by the bottom 20. The receptacles 6, which are practically air and dust proof, are intended for one and two pound packages of biscuits.
Patent GB-190519421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Grab Buckets
Inventor: FAIRWEATHER WALLACE
Filed: 1905-09-26
Granted: 1905-11-30
Abstract: 19,421. Fairweather, W., [Brown Hoisting Machinery Co.]. Sept. 26. Grabs.-Relates to double-chain grabs with block and pulley operating mechanism, and comprises means for detachably connecting the blocks to the grab frame, so that the latter may be swung through ninety degrees relatively to the blocks; or the grab may be completely detached, and the blocks used independently. The bucket B consists of a frame and co-operating jaws J. The lower block is rotatably connected to a sliding cross-head H, to which the jaws are pivoted. The upper block carries the sheaves h for the hoisting- rope h', and sheaves S for the operating rope r. These sheaves are enclosed in hood-shaped casing e, e', square in horizontal section, and having holes 0 adapted to receive bolts N passing through holes in crossbeams t, t<1>. A suitable hook is attached by a pin p when the bucket frame is removed and the blocks used independently.
Patent GB-190521520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Compensation Devices for Torsion Pendulums
Inventor: GUILLAUME CHARLES EDOUARD
Filed: 1905-10-23
Granted: 1906-01-25
Abstract: 21,520. Guillaume, C. E. Oct. 23. Pendulums.-The suspension thread &c. of a tension pendulum is formed of an alloy of iron and nickel, of which the modulus of torsion exhibits slight positive or negative variations, so as to compensate for the expansions of the strip and oscillating mass, the latter being formed of an ordinary metal or alloy. The alloy may contain from 29-32 per cent or 45-48 per cent by weight of nickel, and need not be chemically pure, but, if chromium is present, the percentage of nickel should be slightly increased in the former case and decreased in the latter. The strip may be made in two or more parts a, b, one only of which may be of nickel steel, the different portions being soldered together or connected by a clip or clamp G. In works of medium quality, however, a single filament is preferably employed.
Patent GB-190522452-A (GB)
Filed: 1905-11-02
Granted: 1907-01-02
Abstract: 22,452. Stone & Co., J., and Darker, A. H. Nov. 2. Air, purifying, oxygenating, ozonizing, heating, cooling, etc.; air, supplying, methods of.-Air for ventilating railway vehicles and other structures is drawn in through a cowl i, Fig. 3, and through a casing a containing purifying-apparatus by a fan or pump u, which distributes it by a pipe y either directly to the interior of the vehicle or to a number of adjustable nozzles z near the sleeping-berths. The air may be passed through a chamber 2 containing heating or cooling coils or an inductioncoil apparatus for ozonizing the air. The nozzles z may be provided with hit-and-miss regulators, and the pipe y with a safety-valve 17. The vehicle may be fitted with spring-closed outlet valves 15. The shaft of the cowl is adjustably connected to the purifying-apparatus by screws o, Fig. 2, and a slotted tube p. The air is drawn through coco-nut matting or the like n dipping into a suitable solution, such as potassium permanganate in a tank b enclosed in the casing a. The edge g of the tank is turned over to prevent the liquid from splashing over. The level of the liquid is kept constant by a bird-fountain c and a ball cock f. The cock and its discharge pipe are jointed at j so that they can be turned up out of the way for removing the tank b. An overflow h is also provided. The fan w is driven directly by a motor v and draws the air from the casing. Oxygen may be generated from the liquid by electrodes 18, 19, the hydrogen being carried off by a pipe 21.
Patent GB-190603483-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Yarn Winding Machines.
Inventor: HYDE JOHN BRITTON
Filed: 1906-02-13
Granted: 1907-02-13
Abstract: 3483. Hyde, J. B. Feb. 13. Liquid levels, regulating. -The level of the liquid in the conditioning or dyeing troughs of yarnwinding machines is regulated by adjusting the height of an overflow pipe b, Fig. 4. The pipe may have outlet holes f and a handle r to facilitate adjustment, or the end of the pipe may be adapted to allow the liquid to flow through it. Specification No. 145<*>, A.D. 1870, [Abridgment Class Weaving &c.], is referred to.
Patent GB-190605741-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus or Mechanism for the Transmission of Power in Varying Directions.
Inventor: EDWARDS ARTHUR HENRY
Filed: 1906-03-09
Granted: 1907-03-07
Abstract: 5741. Edwards, A. H., and Watson, C. H. March 9. Chains or like tension or pressure members in guidetubes.-Relates to means for securing the ends of braided &c. outer covers in flexible transmission mechanisms of the types described in Specification No. 25,325, A.D. 1896, Nos. 12,639 and 12,812, A.D. 1901, No. 5047, A.D. 1903, No. 28,792, A.D. 1903, [Abridgment Class Photography], and Nos. 13,157 and 5,645, A.D. 1905, employed in operating photographic shutters. The cover b is gripped at the end B between an external sleeve c, which may carry the prongs d or may be internally threaded, as shown in Fig. 3, as a means of attachment to the camera, and a corresponding internal sleeve e which acts as a stop for the outer member and has an aperture through which the inner member of the transmission device passes. The sleeve e may have an externally-screwed attachment boss, in which case the outer sleeve c has a flange which is turned over the sleeve e. In another form, the braided cover and the intermediate incompressible member may be gripped between the outer sleeve and a tapered screwed plug. In all cases, the sleeves may be of thin metal tubing, shouldered, tapered, corrugated, ridged, roughened, screw-threaded, &c., to increase the grip, while the outer coiled member may be gripped along with the braided cover or, as shown in Fig, 3, may constitute the inner sleeve. The cover b is secured at the operating end of the mechanism, between the two flared sleeves f, h, to the outer one of which is attached a cap which may act as a retaining stop j<x> for the pushbutton a as shown in Figs. 1 and 3 ; or the cap j may be a continuation of the internal sleeve, in which case the push-button is normally pressed outwards by a spring seated against a ridge &c. on the inner sleeve, and is held taut by means of a plunger at the opposite end of the inner member abutting against a shoulder on the part e. As shown in Fig. 3, the coil f, which may be a continuation of the open-coiled outer member, may constitute the inner sleeve, the outwardly-pressing spring x being seated in a thimble y held in place between the two coils. In the form shown in Fig. 5, the outer sleeve h is prolonged and tapered at its end, while the part m acts as the inner sleeve and as an abutment for the coil g and the spring x. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the push-button a is formed on the outer sleeve h, the cover being secured between the tapered end of the latter and the modified inner sleeve f. In this case, the cap j slides by means of a sleeve portion j<2> on the part h and has a cross-bar j<3> adapted to slide in slots h<3> and connected to the inextensible wire i, the extending-spring x being secured as shown between the latter and a thimble n cramped in position between the coil g and said spring x. In the type shown in Fig. 6, the extending - spring x may be arranged between the cross-bar j<3> and the button a.
Patent GB-190606264-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spraying Apparatus
Inventor: BURDICK CHARLES LAURENCE
Filed: 1906-03-15
Granted: 1906-09-06
Abstract: 6264. Burdick, C. L. March 15. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Spray-producers. - Apparatus of the kind described m Specification No. 9764, A.D. 1892, for spraying liquids, e.g. water - colours, oils, or essences, by means of compressed air, is provided with detachable receptacles, and with special means for opening and closing the needle valve supplying the liquid. The discharge nozzle is fitted with a special guard and a guide-rod to secure an even distribution. Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of the apparatus, Fig. 3 a sectional view on the line Y, Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 a sectional view of the link operating the liquid valve. A finger-lever P, sliding in a pivoted sleeve 0, operates the compressedair valve W<1> by a downward movement and the projection L' by a side movement. This projection L' is connected to the U-shaped piece L, which is connected to the portion B of the nozzle and slides in grooves in the body A of the apparatus. The piece L is returned by the spring M. The liquid receptacle H has a projection I which is inserted in the body A, so that the liquid may flow to the pipe E and out through the grooves round the fixed needle N. The nozzle B has an air-tube communicating with the air passage D, and is also provided with a guard C, which, to prevent the spray from being disturbed by counter air currents, is formed so as to allow of free passage for the air through the rim, either by bifurcations, as shown in Fig. 5, or by holes, as in Fig. 6. Fig. 7 shows the guide G. The amount of liquid discharged is regulated by moving the part B of the nozzle through the piece L, the movement of the lever P to effect this being limited by the adjustable stops S, S.
Patent GB-190609398-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Picture Post Card Albums, Display Sheets and the like, and to the Mode of Stocking and Fixing Cards therein.
Inventor: WESLEY HAROLD
Filed: 1906-04-21
Granted: 1907-03-28
Abstract: 9398. Wesley, H. April 21. Picture &c. mounts.-Display sheet or the like, and the leaves of picture - postcard albums, are provided with strips, bands, or folds, under the edges of which the top and bottom or the left and right edges of the cards can be secured. Fig. 1 shows a sheet with strips b fastened by stitching or otherwise, the ends b<1> of which may be folded over on the back of the sheet and in some cases may be extended as at b<2> and provided with eyelets so as to facilitate binding in book form. Eyelets may be provided enabling the cards to be connected together, as shown in Fig. 6, or to form a large folding sheet, or each sheet may be used separately. The strips b may be used in an ordinary album or scrap book. The cards d may be inserted one above the other or overlapping. The strips b keep the sheets apart and prevent damage to the cards. Fig. 7 shows a folding display sheet. In binding the sheets in book form, each may be secured by a separate loop of cord &c.
Patent GB-190609665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Punching the Lace and Peg Holes in Jacquard and Dobby Cards for Looms.
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM ROBERT
Filed: 1906-04-25
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 9665. Cunningham, R. April 25. Feeding sheets.-In a machine for punching the lace and peg holes in jacquard cards, the cards are placed vertically in a container G, Fig. 2, and are pressed forward by a pusher G<1> actuated by. a weighted cord. They are fed by a vertically-reciprocated feeder H, into the punching space between two die-plates D, D<1>. The card that is thrust out by the incoming card serves to support the latter during punching and is itself supported by projections k, Figs. 3 and 3<a>, on spring plates K', the projections being withdrawn after each stroke of the punch by a cross-bar K<2>. carried by the uprights or rods h<2> of the feeder H, engaging the spring plates K<1>. The punched card falls into a receptacle. The projections k fit through slots in an adjustable support K. The feeder H is raised by levers h, h<1> and eccentrics F on the shaft F', and is lowered by a spring H<1>. Several cards may be punched at once, if desired.
Patent GB-190610922-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Making Wire Netting.
Inventor: STOREY ANDREW WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-05-10
Granted: 1906-12-31
Abstract: 10,922. Storey, A. W. May 10. Bending.-In a machine for making wire netting of the type in which upper and lower pairs of movable bars enclose and actuate split pinions also rotated by travelling racks, the upper end of each half of the upper pairs of split pinions, or both ends of both the upper and lower pairs are provided with a transverse slot, as shown in Fig. 3, to receive a reversible block h of steel or other material. The block h is held in position by a spring-pressed pin i fitted between a recess in the pinion and one of two or more holes h in the block, or other equivalent means. Another hole h<1> is thus. held over the passage c<3> for the wire, and when it is worn out the block is released on pressing down the pin i and can be reversed after the cutting of the wire.